Invited to the IUCN Cat Specialist Group
On July 27, 2026, I was invited into the IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group, the body responsible for monitoring and conserving all 40 wild cat species on Earth. After three decades of pushing on that system from the outside, Big Cat Rescue finally has a seat inside it.
Fundacion JAPU
In Ecuador’s dry forest, a small community is proving that coexistence with wild cats is possible. Through predator-proof poultry coops, education, and local conservation leadership, El Mamey is turning conflict into hope for families, chickens, and native wild cats.
The One-Word Rule Change
The One-Word Shift Gutting the Endangered Species Act: Why Habitat Protection is Under Fire
For over 50 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has served as America’s most powerful shield against extinction, saving 99% of protected species from disappearing. However, a silent regulatory shift announced on July 10, 2026, seeks to dismantle this legacy by redefining a single word: "harm"
The Uninvited Guest
A new CDC study identifies a South American parasite, Dracunculus sp. PantanalBR, currently infecting Florida panthers and bobcats. Genetic analysis reveals a 98-99% match to specimens from Brazil, suggesting the worms may have been introduced through historical puma releases in the Everglades. Learn about the health risks these Brazilian worms pose to the survival of Florida's endangered big cat population.
SWCCF News 2026 06
AdvoCat 2026 06
The June 2026 AdvoCat Newsletter from Big Cat Rescue covers the latest in wild cat conservation: Stanford research on mountain lions reshaping suburban ecosystems, Kyrgyzstan's new 2-million-acre snow leopard corridor, the first documented sand cats in Libya, Bengal tiger reintroduction plans for Cambodia, and the alarming pace of tiger poaching across Asia. Stay informed and take action for wild cats worldwide.
